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News & Announcements for Sunday, November 30, 2025
Posted on Nov 25, 2025 by David Garrison in Announcements, General, HomePage, News | 1

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDER TODAY
It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season. You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. The sign up sheet and order forms are available on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. They are $10.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 7. Please contact Linda Lange if you have questions.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 3:30 PM
The Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, December 2nd at 3:30 p.m. We are using the book, ‘Sermon on the Mount” by Jen Wilkin. Karey Garrison is our facilitator and teacher. Please work on pages 21 -35 before you come to class. Also, if you would like to bring a snack to share that would be great! And, as always, feel free to bring a friend.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 11:30 AM
The Book Club will meet at Depot Grille at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 4th. We will not be reading anything special for December but if you have a favorite Christmas short story or poem that you would like to share, please bring them. Also, please bring a wrapped and gently used book that we will give to one another as gifts. This is an Icelandic tradition that we started last year and will continue this year. See you at our Christmas celebration on the 4th!!
HANGING OF THE GREENS – SATURDAY, DEC 6, 9AM-Noon
You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 6 from 9-noon as we prepare our church to celebrate the birth of our Savior. We will decorate beautiful trees with Chrismons, set up Advent candles, wreaths, and banners as we enjoy light brunch refreshments, Christmas music playing in the background, and above all, each other’s company.
HELPING HANDS OFFERING – THIS MORNING
Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of those in our community!
MISSION FOCUS FOR DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The December Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the December newsletter.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, November 23, 2025
Posted on Nov 20, 2025 by David Garrison in Announcements, General, HomePage, News | 8

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDER TODAY
It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season. You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. The sign up sheet and order forms are available on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. They are $10.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 7. Please contact Linda Lange if you have questions.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 3:30 PM
The Bible Study group will meet on Tuesday, December 2nd at 3:30 p.m. We are using the book, ‘Sermon on the Mount” by Jen Wilkin. Karey Garrison is our facilitator and teacher. Please work on pages 21 -35 before you come to class. Also, if you would like to bring a snack to share that would be great! And, as always, feel free to bring a friend.
WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 11:30 AM
The Book Club will meet at Depot Grille at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 4th. We will not be reading anything special for December but if you have a favorite Christmas short story or poem that you would like to share, please bring them. Also, please bring a wrapped and gently used book that we will give to one another as gifts. This is an Icelandic tradition that we started last year and will continue this year. See you at our Christmas celebration on the 4th!!
HANGING OF THE GREENS – SATURDAY, DEC 6, 9AM-Noon
You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 6 from 9-noon as we prepare our church to celebrate the birth of our Savior. We will decorate beautiful trees with Chrismons, set up Advent candles, wreaths, and banners as we enjoy light brunch refreshments, Christmas music playing in the background, and above all, each other’s company.
HELPING HANDS OFFERING – NEXT SUNDAY
Each 5th Sunday, any undesignated offerings placed in the collection plates go to Helping Hands, a ministry of churches in the Madison Heights-Elon area of Amherst County to help residents in need. It is administered through Madison Heights Baptist Church. Thank you for helping us meet the needs of those in our community!
MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The November Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the November newsletter.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, November 16, 2025
Posted on Nov 12, 2025 by David Garrison in Announcements, General, HomePage, News | 9

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:30-10:30. We look forward to seeing you!
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – THIS MORNING
The Session has called a congregational meeting for Sunday, November 16 following the worship service to receive the report from the Nominating Committee. The elder-nominees are: June Hedrick (Class of 2026), and Debra Irvine (2028 & Clerk of Session).
WOMENS BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 10AM
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. The book we are reading for this month is The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley. Please join us as we discuss this book and bring a snack to share with the group. Come even if you have not read the book. And, as always, bring a friend!!
MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The November Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the November newsletter.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDER TODAY
It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season. You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. The sign up sheet and order forms are available on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. They are $10.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 7. Please contact Linda Lange if you have questions.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
This year our church will again be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Please see the Operation Christmas Child table in the narthex to pick up a shoebox and learn more. We will be collecting the boxes on Sunday, Nov. 23. What a joy to celebrate Christmas by giving gifts that can change the lives of children throughout the world.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, November 9, 2025
Posted on Nov 5, 2025 by David Garrison in Announcements, General, HomePage, News | 9

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – NEXT SUNDAY
FALL 2025 COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY, NOV. 11 @ 4PM
Join us for the November meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 4pm. We will be starting our study of The Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkins. Copies of the study guide can be picked up in the church office.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDERS BEGIN TODAY
It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season. You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. The sign up sheet and order forms are available on the bulletin board outside the sanctuary. They are $10.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 7. Please contact Linda Lange if you have questions.
WOMENS BOOK CLUB – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 @ 10AM
The Book Club will meet on Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. The book we are reading for this month is The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley. Please join us as we discuss this book and bring a snack to share with the group. Come even if you have not read the book. And, as always, bring a friend!!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The November Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the November newsletter.
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News & Announcements for Sunday, November 2, 2025
Posted on Oct 29, 2025 by David Garrison in Announcements, General, HomePage, News | 6

JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to join us Sunday mornings for a intergenerational Sunday school class, from 9:00-10:00. We look forward to seeing you!
MIDWEEK PRAYER – WEDNESDAYS @ Noon
FALL 2025 COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
YOUNG LIFE PARENT MEETING – THURS. NOV 6, 6:30pm
Whether you are the parent of a student who currently attends Young Life, or one who would like to know more about what Young Life is, this is for you. Join us for an informational meeting where you’ll have an opportunity to meet the Young Life staff and leaders, learn more about the mission and vision of Young Life, and hear updates on how God is using this ministry in Amherst County. We look forward to seeing you there.
WOMENS BIBLE STUDY – TUESDAY, NOV. 11 @ 4PM
Join us for the November meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 4pm. We will be starting our study of The Sermon on the Mount by Jen Wilkins. Copies of the study guide can be picked up in the church office.
MISSION FOCUS FOR NOVEMBER – CHRISTMAS BASKETS
The November Mission Focus is the Christmas Baskets. Please bring items to help bring a little joy to needy families in our area. Details can be found in the November newsletter.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS – ORDERS BEGIN NEXT SUNDAY
It’s time to order poinsettias to help decorate our sanctuary for the Advent-Christmas season. You are welcome to donate one in memory and in honor of loved ones. The sign up sheet and order forms will be available beginning next Sunday They are $10.00 each and the deadline is Sunday, Dec. 7. Please contact Linda Lange if you have questions.
DOWNLOAD THE CHURCH CENTER APP
Search for “Church Center” in your favorite app store on your phone to download our app! In the app are the church calendar, small group and volunteer opportunities, the online church directory, and more.
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